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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya visits Madras Fertilizers Ltd 
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya congratulates MFL team for having achieved a milestone in their journey towards collective effort of AtmaNirbharta in fertilizers
Directs MFL to explore the opportunity of manufacturing Nano fertilizers for the benefit of the farmers of Tamil Nadu as well as the country
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya visited Madras Fertilizers Limited  in Chennai today. He reviewed the progress of the Company and understood challenges and elaborated on the opportunities and also directed the company to work towards the fulfilling needs of our farmers. Dr. Mandaviya also visited the control room and took a keen interest in inspecting and understanding the process followed by a brief interaction with staff.
Addressing the occasion, Dr Mandaviya congratulated the team for having achieved a milestone in their journey towards the collective effort of Atmanirbharta in fertilizers. He also stated that MFL has successfully supplied over 32% of the state of Tamil Nadu requirements of neem coated urea of 4.5 LMT in Kharif 2022, while it has produced and supplied nearly 82% of Puducherry's Kharif requirement of 7300 MT.
Union chemicals and Fertilizer Minister further said that he has also brought in the vision 2027 which envisions inclusion of phosacid plant, installation of granulator to produce DAP, installation of RLNG based captive power plant of 20 MW, installation of additional NPK stream to make total NPK production of 5LMT and diversification into trading different fertilizer products. He added that Atmanirbharta is imperative and nano fertilizers are a step in this direction.
Dr Mandaviya asked MFL to search for opportunities to shift to nano urea production which will change the face of fertilizer usage in India tomorrow. He added that he looks forward to MFL to contribute to the farmers' cause in Tamil Nadu and beyond.
Union Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya is on a three-day tour to Puducherry and Chennai from 24th- 26th June 2022.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying will receive 25 million USD grant under Pandemic Fund for strengthening Animal Health System of India
Pandemic Fund will not only bring additional, dedicated resources for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response but also incentivize increased investments, enhance coordination among partners, and serve as a platform for advocacy
Impact of project would be to reduce risk of a pathogen emerging from animals to be transmitted into human population
The devastating human, economic, and social cost of COVID-19 has highlighted the urgent need for coordinated action to build stronger One-health systems and mobilize additional resources for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. In the past few decades, 5 out of the 6 WHO declared public health emergencies of international concern were of animal origin. Consequently, it has become evident that any pandemic preparedness and response  needs a One Health approach with a focus on animal health security.
The G20 Pandemic Fund has approved the $25 million proposal submitted by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying , Government of India on “Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response”. Established under Indonesia’s G20 Presidency, the Pandemic Fund finances critical investments to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capacities at national, regional, and global levels, focusing on low- and middle-income countries.
The Pandemic Fund received around 350 Expressions of Interest  and 180 full proposals in the first call with grant requests totalling more than $2.5 billion against an envelope of only $338 million. The Pandemic Fund’s Governing Board has approved 19 grants under its first round of funding allocations aimed to boost resilience to future pandemics in 37 countries across six regions on 20th July 2023.
The major interventions under the proposal are strengthening and integrating disease surveillance and early warning system, upgrading, and expanding the laboratory network, improving the inter-operable data systems and building capacity for data analytics for risk analysis and risk communication, strengthening health security for transboundary animal diseases and India’s role in regional cooperation through cross border collaboration.
The Pandemic Fund will not only bring additional, dedicated resources for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. It will also incentivize increased investments, enhance coordination among partners, and serve as a platform for advocacy. The impact of the project would be to reduce the risk that a pathogen will emerge from animals  to be transmitted into the human population endangering the health, nutritional security, and livelihoods of vulnerable populations. The project will be implemented in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank  as the lead implementing entity with The World Bank and the Food and Agriculture Organization .
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Babulal Yadav and Lekh Ram for clinching the Bronze in the Men's Coxless PairRowing event at Asian Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra has expressed delight on continued success in rowing at Asian Games 2022.
Lauding Babulal Yadav and Lekh Ram for clinching the Bronze in the Men's Coxless PairRowing event at Asian Games 2022, PM Modi said "with your efforts and tireless determination, you have propelled the aspirations of many young Indians to the podium". The Prime Minister wished them well for their future endeavours.
Ministry of Rural Development
Connectivity under PMGSY
The details of the habitations that remain to be connected under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana  as on 18.07.2019 are given at Annexure.
As per PMGSY guidelines, it is the responsibility of the State Government/ District Panchayat to ensure that lands are available for taking up the proposed road works. PMGSY does not provide funds for Land Acquisition. The State Governments may also lay down guidelines for voluntary donation, exchange or other mechanisms to ensure availability of land.
PMGSY has a very well-tailored programme guidelines defining the role of Central and State Government agencies. States and Union Governments are working together for successful implementation of the programme. The progress of implementation of rural roads under PMGSY is regularly reviewed with the States by way of Regional Review Meetings , Performance Review Committee  Meetings, Pre-Empowered/Empowered Committee Meetings with the States. In addition to this, special review meetings are also held by Secretary/ Additional Secretary/Joint Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development with Chief Secretaries/Principal Secretaries of the States.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister for Rural Development, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in the Lok Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
President of India’s Greetings on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in his message on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi has said:-
“On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, I convey greetings and best wishes to all my fellow citizens in India and abroad.
The celebration of this festival brings together people from all walks of life. May Lord Ganesha guide us all towards a path of progress, peace, happiness and prosperity.”
PIB Headquarters
Microbes that clear wastes in fish ponds available at CMFRI
Scientifically isolated microbes which are capable of eliminating wastes in fish farming ponds are available for sale at the KVK sales counter located at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute . The microbes were isolated and produced by the Centre for Aquatic Animal Health of the Cochin University of Science and Technology .
These microbes help degrade fish excreta and feed remaining which promotes algae growth in fish ponds, said Dr Shinoj Subramannian, Head of Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra of CMFRI. “The microbes prevent fish mortality due to water contamination caused by accumulation of ammonia and hydrogen sulphide from the wastes. It will be very much useful to keep water quality in ideal condition by removing the wastes from water”, he said.
“The availability of these microbes will be of greater help to those who do high density fish farming in tanks and artificial ponds in homesteads since the process of water filtration is not always practical for them. A 100 ml bottle of microbes will be quite enough for using in a 30-cent fish pond for a period of one month”, he added.
The price of one bottle is Rs 150. The microbes are available for sale from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm in all the working days at the KVK sales counter located in the CMFRI campus. Fish growth enhancers are also available at the sales counter.
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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
RSP of Petrol and Diesel linked to international prices of Petrol and Diesel
Prices of petrol and diesel have been made market-determined by the Government with effect from 26.06.2010 and 19.10.2014 respectively. Since then, the Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies  are competent to take appropriate decision on pricing of petrol and diesel in line with international product prices and other market conditions. Other cost elements in the Retail Selling Prices  of petrol & diesel are Excise Duty, VAT, BS IV premium, marketing cost and margins, dealers Commission etc. The OMCs have not only increased but also decreased the prices accordingly. RSP of petrol and diesel in the country are not linked to the international crude oil prices but are linked to the international prices of petrol and diesel.
The prices of Brent crude oil and petrol/diesel in Delhi  on 23rd October, 20018 and 7th December, 2018 are given below:
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78.09
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70.92
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65.55
This information was given by Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Maiden 360 Degree appraisal system in the Indian Navy
The women and men in whites are central to the Indian Navy's 'SHIPS FIRST' approach and will continue to remain its greatest asset in the foreseeable future. Towards promoting their professional and personal development, the Indian Navy recognises that an agile, adaptive, and advanced Human Resource Management is imperative. In that regard, the Indian Navy has institutionalised a novel transformative initiative of '360 Degree Appraisal Mechanism' for various promotion boards.
The present appraisal mechanism of periodic Confidential Reports by senior officers, has an inherent limitation of a 'Top-down' approach, as it does not cater for or quantify a leader's impact on subordinates. The Indian Navy's ‘360 Degree Appraisal Mechanism' is aimed to address this shortfall by encompassing large-scale surveys from suitably identified peers and subordinates for every officer being considered for promotion. The survey comprises a spectrum of questions, encompassing aspects such as professional knowledge, leadership attributes, suitability in war/ crisis and potential for holding higher ranks. Inputs, thus obtained, are suitably quantified for independent analyses by a nominated Board of Officers, headed by a Flag Officer. This will also be provided as feedback to the officers to effect behavioural changes and improvements.
Similar appraisal systems are in vogue in various national and international learning organisations. The Indian Navy takes pride in imbibing such 'best practices' and this initiative is in continuation of other endeavours towards remaining a 'Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive and Future Proof Force’.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited Chhattisgarh today. At Janjgir-Champa, he visited an exhibition on traditional handloom and agriculture. He laid the foundation stone for national highway projects, and the Pendra-Anuppur 3rd railway line. The Prime Minister also handed over certificates etc to select beneficiaries of various welfare schemes of the Union and State Governments.
Addressing a large Kisan Sammelan, the Prime Minister recalled former Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who, he said, had created three new States - Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. It is due to his vision of development that all these states are progressing rapidly, the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister asserted that the Union Government is devoted to development and wants to fulfil the aspirations of people. We want to enhance ease of living for the people, the Prime Minister said.
Shri Narendra Modi said that the Government does not believe in making schemes for a vote-bank, or schemes to win elections. He said that the aim is to create a new, modern Chhattisgarh.
We are moving ahead with the mission of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, the Prime Minister said, adding that the Union Government is working hard to ensure that farmers benefit through value addition. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana is helping farmers in this mission, the Prime Minister said. Through technological interventions, the welfare of farmers is being ensured, the Prime Minister said, adding that measures like Soil Health Cards and Fasal Bima Yojana are benefiting the farmers immensely.
The Prime Minister recalled that there was once a time when only a select few got the benefits of welfare schemes, and corruption had ruined the governance system. We are committed to development for all, the Prime Minister asserted, noting that the Union Government wants to ensure a roof over every head by 2022.
The Prime Minister said that the task of constructing toilets was undertaken in mission mode. Cooking gas connections were given to the poor under Ujjwala Yojana, and now, through Saubhagya Yojana, electricity connections are being ensured in every home, he added.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
National Museum of Indian Cinema in Mumbai reopens for public
Union Minister of State for I&B Dr. L Murugan visits the Museum
Mumbai | February 26, 2022
A good news for cine-enthusiasts of Mumbai and the visitors to the city. The National Museum of Indian Cinema , that had remained closed during the Covid pandemic, has reopened to public.
The Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Dr. L Murugan, today paid a visit to the Museum heralding its reopening. He keenly observed the content displayed at the Museum, spread over two buildings – the Gulshan Mahal heritage wing and the modernist new building on Pedder Road in South Mumbai.
Dr. Murguan was given an overview of the Museum by the Director General of Films Division Ravindra Bhakar. He also explained the comprehensive restoration work that had to be undertaken due to prolonged closure of the museum.
NMIC, which is a one of its kind museums in India, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2019.
While displays at Gulshan Mahal heritage building, spread over eight different halls of various sizes, trace the history of Indian Cinema from silent era to new wave, the New Museum Building houses mostly interactive displays.
NMIC has a huge collection of artefacts including the armour worn by Sivaji Ganeshan in the film “Veera Pandya Kattabomman” and the Red Coat worn by M.G. Ramchandran in the film “Adimai Penn”
Film properties, vintage equipments, posters, copies of important films, promotional leaflets, sound tracks, trailers, transparencies, old cinema magazines, statistics covering film making & distribution etc. are displayed in a systematic manner depicting the history of Indian cinema in a chronological order.
The Kids’ Film Studio and Gandhi and Cinema are the other prominent attractions.
In May, the NMIC Complex, comprising state-of-the-art auditoriums, will play host to the 17th Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Shorts and Animation Films .
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Payroll Reporting in India – A Formal Employment Perspective
The National Statistical Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the press note on Employment Outlook of the country covering the period September, 2017 to July, 2020 based on the administrative records available with selected government agencies to assess the progress in certain dimensions. A detailed note is annexed.
A detailed note is annexed
Ministry of Defence
LIEUTENANT GENERAL BAGGAVALLI SOMASHEKAR RAJU TO TAKE OVER AS VICE CHIEF OF THE ARMY STAFF ON 01 MAY 2022
Lieutenant General Baggavalli Somashekar Raju will take over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on 01 May 2022.
An alumnus of Sainik School Bijapur and National Defence Academy, he was commissioned in the JAT Regiment on 15th December 1984.
He commanded his Battalion during OP PARAKRAM in the Western Theatre and in Jammu & Kashmir. He also holds the distinction of commanding the Uri brigade along the Line of Control, a Counter Insurgency Force and the Chinar Corps in the Kashmir Valley. The General Officer also served as the Commandant, Indian Military Training Team in Bhutan.
During his illustrious career spanning 38 years, he has tenanted many important regimental, staff and instructional appointments in the Army Head Quarters and in field formations to include, Colonel Military Secretary Legal in Military Secretary branch, Brigadier General Staff of the operationally active White Knight Corps, Deputy Director General Military Operations & Director General Staff Duties.
Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, the General Officer was tenanting the appointment of Director General Military Operations during the standoff on the LAC.
The General officer is a qualified helicopter pilot having carried out operational flying in Somalia, as part of UNOSOM II. He is is also the Colonel of the JAT Regiment.
Lt Gen Raju has attended all important career courses in India and has had the privilege of doing his NDC at Royal College of Defence Studies, United Kingdom. He also holds a distinguished Master's programme degree in Counter Terrorism at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, United States.
For his illustrious contribution to the service, he has been awarded Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Yudh Seva Medal.
Ministry of Coal
With 18% Increase Coal Production Touches 448 Million Ton in October
Coal Ministry Aims 45 MT Stock with Power Plants by March, 2023
In Tandem with Other Ministries to Ensure Smooth Coal Transportation
The total coal production in the country stands at 448 million tonnes  as of October, 2022 which is 18 % higher than the production of the corresponding period of last year. The growth of coal production from Coal India Ltd  is also more than 17%. The Ministry of Coal is planning to build stock at domestic coal-based plants to the tune of 30 million tonne by the end of November, 2022. It has plan to keep building the stock so that by the end of 31st March, 2023, Thermal Power Plants  stock go up to 45 million tonnes. It is further planned to enhance coal stock at the pithead.
During the first seven months this year, there is 9 % growth in average rakes per day availability which is helping to transport higher quantity of coal and building up stocks at power plants. Ministry of Power is also augmenting transportation of coal through rail-cum-road mode. CIL has communicated quota for RCR mode of lifting to all the power generating companies for next eight months. This will help power generating companies to plan transportation logistics in advance.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Ministry of Power, Railways and Coal are working together to promote transportation of coal through sea route. So far transportation of coal from MCL to Paradip by rail and thereafter to power plants on Eastern Coast is being made through rail-sea-rail route. Government is promoting transportation of coal from coal mines in eastern parts of the country to power plants located on the western coast or northern parts of the country. Accordingly, capacity of coal transportation to Paradip is being augmented. It is planned to start movement of coal for western coast plants through RSR by early next year. Government is planning to promote transportation of coal through all three possible modes.
Ministry of Coal is closely monitoring issues related to production, transportation and quality of domestic coal.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar to visit Gandhinagar tomorrow to flag off the first SemiconIndia FutureDesign Roadshow
SemiconIndia FutureDesign to catalyse the semiconductor design startup ecosystem in India.
With Dholera as a Semicon City, Gujarat to benefit immensely from it.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to establish India as the Global hub for Semiconductor Design & innovation”: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will flag off the maiden SemiconIndia FutureDesign roadshow at Karnavati University, Gandhinagar tomorrow.
The SemiconIndia FutureDesign Roadshows under the Design Linked Incentive scheme of India Semiconductor Mission aims to catalyse the Startups in the field of Semiconductor Design and Innovation through incentives to the tune of Rs 100 crore per device at the Design stage.
The Government of India, in December 2021, had launched the India Semiconductor Mission with an incentive outlay of Rs 76,000 crore to attract investments in the strategic semiconductor sector. The Government of Gujarat followed it up by announcing its Semiconductor Policy 2022-27 and its move to set up a Semicon city in Dholera. Recently, Vedanta and Foxconn have announced setting up of a greenfield semiconductor fab unit at Dholera in Gujarat.
The Minister in his recent trip to Rajkot, Gujarat had stated that “Dholera would emerge as Asia’s biggest electronics & semiconductor innovation hub “. The SemiconIndia FutureDesign will inspire the next Gen Startups in Semiconductor Design & also help create a robust semiconductor ecosystem in the state.
“PM Narendra Modi aims to establish India as the Global Hub for Semiconductor Design and Innovation. India is a land of opportunities in semiconductor sector and we are building the semiconductor ecosystem for India’s Techade”, said Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a statement.
The Electronics sector in India has witnessed unprecedented growth since 2014. The sector has grown from around Rs 1,10,000 crore  to around Rs 6,00,000 crore this year. In 2014, there were just two Mobile manufacturing units which have increased significantly to over 200 now. The mobile exports in India in 2015-16 were near zero. Propelled by the PMP and PLI Schemes, they reached Rs.27,000 cr in 2019-20, and within the first year of PLI Scheme, saw a 66% increase to Rs.45,000 cr.
The Narendra Modi Government now seeks to Broaden and Deepen the electronics manufacturing sector. Semiconductors, being the building blocks of Tech, are critical for India’s expanding Digital Economy which is expected to breach the $1Trillion mark by 2025/26.
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